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Asian stock markets fluctuate after mixed tech results

Philippine island fights rising seas with nature, not concrete

Samsung logs record quarterly profits despite investor AI jitters

Bangladesh presses India before Ganges water treaty expires

Miami stumble to draw against Cincinnati despite Suarez strike

Trump accuses Alaska Democrats of fraud over same-name scandal

Bangladesh scrambling as Ganges water treaty to expire

Ukraine sends ground robots

Lyman's surrender crisis

Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma

Venezuela and the Qatar Fund

Blinken, Arab ministers hold unprecedented meeting in Israel

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the top diplomats of Israel and four Arab states held a landmark meeting Monday to discuss issues from the Iran nuclear negotiations to the global shockwaves of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Taliban ban Afghan women flying alone in latest setback on rights

The Taliban have ordered airlines in Afghanistan to stop women from flying unless accompanied by a male relative, in the latest crackdown on basic human rights by the country's new rulers since seizing power.

Markets mixed, eyes on Ukraine talks and Shanghai lockdown

Stock markets were mixed Monday with hopes for some progress in ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine this week tempered by a phased lockdown in Shanghai that led to fresh concerns about already strained supply chains.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi 'in quarantine' after staff tests Covid-19 positive

Detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has skipped three days of her trial in a junta court after Covid-19 was detected among her staff and she was placed in quarantine, a source with knowledge of the case said Monday.

Beyond the slap: five (other) talking points from the Oscars

With due respect to a historic best picture win for "CODA," only one talking point dominated Sunday's Oscars -- Will Smith striking Chris Rock.

All Blacks star Barrett cleared of concussion after head knock

All Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett was cleared of concussion symptoms Monday after a nasty head knock, but will miss the Auckland Blues' next two matches, coach Leon MacDonald said.

'CODA' sounds the bell at Oscars with historic best picture win

"CODA," a feel-good indie drama about a deaf family defying the odds, pulled off a stunning upset to scoop the top prize at the Oscars Sunday, becoming the first-ever streaming film to win best picture.

Music takes center stage at Oscars gala

Producers of the Oscars, arguably the most prestigious prizes of the entertainment awards circuit, on Sunday turned to music's top names including Beyonce, Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion to drum up ailing ratings.

Will Smith channels 'fierce defender' in 'King Richard' Oscar win

Will Smith's best actor Oscar for "King Richard" on Sunday is the crowning glory of a wide-ranging showbiz career for the former "Fresh Prince" -- but the night is likely to be remembered more for him slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage.

Chastain converts Oscars voters with televangelist transformation

Jessica Chastain's remarkable physical transformation into a larger-than-life US televangelist in "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" was rewarded with the best actress Oscar -- a first for the California-born actress.

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Taliban ban Afghan women from flying without male relative